." When I was actually around 16 or even 17, I found this publication by Arthur C. Clarke called Area Journey 2001. That was actually the initial science fiction publication that I've ever reviewed. I was so grabbed through what he had actually composed since the many things that he covered weren't [happening] in the far future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he refers to a lot regarding space stations, as well as space shuttles that climb to the space station, and autos that head to the Moon or even the Moon base, and all that. I suggest, these are terms that you listen to today regularly, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke actually visualized it during that time. To make sure that interested me. I wished that at some point I could possibly service one thing like that." In phrases of my learning, I was actually heading to enter the room design, yet after that somebody urged me that mechanical design would certainly give me a more comprehensive history. So I followed the suggestions, and it was the right thing to carry out. I ended up discovering a whole lot of factors, not merely mechanical engineering but additionally a lot regarding power engineering and also systems engineering together." ... At that point an opportunity featured NASA. It went to that time that they began talking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan during that time was the President, and also he suggested this initiative to establish the space station. At that time, he called the spaceport station 'Independence.'." I thought, 'Wow, what a thrilling concept it would be actually excellent if I could service that.'." As well as of course, one thing led to an additional, as well as [I found yourself focusing on the International Space Station.] So you never understand what you are actually mosting likely to wind up carrying out." I count on coexistence sometimes. The things that you perform, somehow, cause your ultimate destination. Some invisible forces push you during that path. When you remember, you realize that every little thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Developer, ISS CRS Visiting Auto Protection & Purpose Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Facility.Graphic Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look into some of our other Images of NASA..